Patriot Post
Oct. 12-16, 2026
St. John Paul II's Mission Statement
St. John Paul II Catholic School is a Christ-centered community devoted to fostering personal growth in all of our students and developing meaningful connections that encourage respect for self, others and our environment.
This Week at St.JPII
Monday, Oct. 12
- Happy Thanksgiving! No School
Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Girls Volleyball Practice 3:15-5pm
- Last day to send in Thanksgiving Food Donation!
Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Early Out
- Girls Volleyball Game Away 4-5 pm
Thursday, Oct. 15
- Boys Volleyball Practice 3:15-4:45pm
- Girls Volleyball Practice 3:15-5:00 pm
- Photo Retakes
Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17
- Volleyball Tournament- Ardrossan
Sunday, Oct. 18
- Please join us for Catholic Education Sunday 11:00 am Mass
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, Oct. 19
- Linking Generations Visit #2
- Catholic Education Week
Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Boys Volleyball Practice 3:15-4:45pm
- Girls Volleyball Practice 3:15-5:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Early Out
Thursday, Oct. 22
- Feast Day of St. John Paul II
- Boys Volleyball Home Game 4:00-5:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 23 & Sat.,Oct. 24
- Volleyball Tournament- Southpointe
Administration Message
Greetings STJPII families,
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are reminded of how much we have to be grateful for in our school community. We are thankful for our wonderful students, dedicated staff, and supportive families who make STJPII such a special place to learn, grow, and live our faith together.
In this week’s Gospel, Matthew 22:1–14, Jesus shares the parable of the wedding feast, reminding us of God’s invitation to come together and share in His kingdom. As we reflect on this message, we are reminded to be open to God’s invitation and to respond with hearts filled with love, kindness, generosity, and gratitude. May we continue to live out our faith through the ways we care for one another and serve those in need.
A special thank you to Father Abraham for celebrating our schoolwide Thanksgiving Mass and helping us come together in prayer and gratitude. We are also so grateful to all the families who have contributed to our STJPII Thanksgiving Challenge by donating non-perishable food items. Your generosity is a beautiful example of our school community putting faith into action and sharing God’s love with others.
As we head into the Thanksgiving long weekend, we wish all our families a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and time with those who matter most. May we take a moment to recognize the many blessings in our lives and find ways to share those blessings with others.
Wishing you and your family a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Johnson
Please Support our STJPII Thanksgiving Challenge
Our Student Leadership team is leading a Thanksgiving Food Drive! From October 5–13, each homeroom will collect non-perishable food items to support our local food bank. The homeroom in each grade that collects the most will earn a special teacher-selected reward!
Chaplain's Corner
Information- 3-Way Conferences
NEW Gymnasium Screen/Scoreboard
STJPII is due for an update to our Gymnasium Audio Visual System. In partnership with Parent Council our school will be fundraising this year to make this new system possible.
Below is an image of what the new system will look like.
Please help Support- Parent Council Fundraiser for a new Gym AV & Sound System
Message from Mrs. Dube- Family Wellness Worker (FWW)
Please click on the image below.
Sports For Life Calendar Grade 7 & 8
Parent School Council Information
Introducing your Parent Council Executive for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Chair- Jaclyn Stokes
Vice Chair- Brandy Leach
Treasurer- Kelly Monaghan
Secretary- Kerri Gartner
We are truly blessed as a school community to have such a caring and dedicated group of parents. Your support makes such a difference in the experiences we can offer our students. Thank you for generously giving your time and energy—we couldn’t do it without you!
Please join us for our next School Council Meeting on Monday, Dec. 7 @ 6:30 pm.
Thank you for supporting the Apple & Pear Fundraiser!
Part of your fundraiser efforts helped to benefit our Fort Saskatchewan Nourishment Centre.
SAVE the DATE- Parent Council Speaker Daniel Sundahl
Our PAC has organized an speaker to present on Nov. 24th at 6:00 pm at St. Andre Bessette High School Library.
Community Events
Navigating the Shift Series for 2026-2027!
This fall, Family and Community Support Services are pleased to offer the following sessions:
October
October 14 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- ADHD
- Presented by Heartland Psychology
- James Mowat School
October 15 | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- S.A.F.E.R. Online
- Presented by Saffron Centre
- Rudolph Hennig School
October 26 | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Fueling the Transition: Nutrition for the Move to Junior High
- Presented by a PCN Dietitian
October-November (Virtual, On-Demand)
- Surviving the Teen Years
- Presented by the Institute of Child Psychology
- Participants will receive access to the recorded session for one month upon registration.
November
November 4 | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Raising Financially Fit Kids
- Presented by Credit Counselling Society
- Virtual
November 5 | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- Supporting Boys' Mental Health
- Presented by Recovery Alberta
- Location TBD
November 19 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Guiding Your Child Through Life Transitions
- Presented by Autism Edmonton
December
- December 3 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Neurodivergent Youth and Mental Health
- Presented by PCN
Patriot Photos!
Cafteria Information (click on the image to access)
Allergy Awareness at St. JPII
STJPII Behaviour Expectations
St. John Paul II Catholic School
Email: stjp@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stjp.eics.ab.ca
Location: 9975 93 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-992-0889
Twitter: @stjp2cs